Scholarships & Peace Programs David Wolfe, Scholarship Chair Monroe RC Session III

Scholarships Since 1947, The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than US$532 million in educational grants.

Scholarships Scholarships can be funded by Global grants District grants

Global Grant Scholarships Graduate-level at Foreign University Study period 1-4 years Alignment with the areas of focus Sustainable and measurable Host and international sponsors $30,000 minimum ($15K TRF/$15K DDF) Applications Deadline: Jan. 31, 2015 TRF approves District Nominees – Rolling Basis

Global Grant Example

District Grant Scholarships: District 7980 Service Above Self Service and Academic Achievement University undergraduate or graduate students or certificate programs U.S. or International Align with areas of focus (service or studies) $10K – funded by DDF Limit 2 candidates per club District Deadline: May 1, 2015 Final selection: District Scholarship Committee – May/June, 2015

Rotary Peace Fellowships: Commitment to International Understanding and Peace Master’s Degree Professional Development Certificate

Peace Fellowship Masters Program International relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field. Requires bachelor’s degree w/ strong academic achievement; Minimum three (3) years paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience. Six centers around the world 15 to 24 month course Plus two-to-three month practical internships during summers Up to 10 new fellows per center each year; 60 new fellows per year

Peace Fellowship Professional Development Certificate Requires bachelor’s degree w/ strong academic achievement; 5 years relevant work experience with current full time, mid-to-upper level position. One Center (Chulalongkorn University, Bankok) 3-month course Includes two-to-three weeks of field study Two sessions: Jan-Apr / June-Aug Up to 25 new fellows each session; 50 per year

Resources Rotary Foundation Scholarships www.rotary.org

Peace Fellowship Timeline Selections in 2015 for Class of 2016 District Applicant Deadline: May 31, 2015 District Interviews: June, 2015 Applications to TRF: June 30, 2015 TRF Approval: November, 2015

Dave Wolfe Dwolfe.rotary@gmail.com Questions? Dave Wolfe Dwolfe.rotary@gmail.com

Alumni Relations PDG Alan Hurst East Haddam RC Session IV

Alumni Global Grant or Ambassadorial Scholars VTT/ Group Study Exchange participants Rotary Grants for University Teachers Rotary Peace Fellows Rotary Volunteers District grant recipients (if nominated) Youth Exchange Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, A-RYLA

Alumni 117,500 total 22,000 Rotarians 3,000 participated in more than one program

Rotary Foundation Alumni Encourage alumni to maintain a lifelong relationship with Rotary: Rotary club membership Rotaract club membership Alumni association activities Contributions to the Foundation

Connect with Alumni Rotary Alumni Celebration Alumni Association of the Year Award Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award

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